Minutes of Osceola School Board Proceedings

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Education for the School District of Osceola was held in the Boardroom on April 24, 2019. The meeting was called to order by President Craig Brunclik at 6:30 P.M. with roll call taken: Pete Kammerud – yes; Craig Brunclik –yes, Brian Meyer – yes; Rosanne Anderson- yes; and Brooke Kulzer -yes. In addition, Superintendent Mark Luebker, Business Manager Lynette Edwards, Director of Instruction Becky Styles, Dean of Students Arvid Maki, Director of Pupil Services Leah Voelker along with Building Principals Adam Spiegel, Amanda Meyer, Julie Bender and Lindsay Thomas attended the meeting.

A Pete Kammerud/Brooke Kulzer motion was made to approve the consent agenda with a request to pull out Destination Imagination Fundraiser and recognition of Annie Bauer. Motion Carried.

A Rosanne Anderson/Brian Meyer motion was made to approve Destination Imagination Fundraiser. The Osceola DI team, Boogie Knights, who recently won the State competition, presented their request to fundraise for the Destination Imagination Global Finals that will take place in Kansas City May 22-25th. Their goal is to raise $5500. Brooke abstained from voting. Motion Carried.

A Rosanne Anderson/Brooke Kulzer motion was made to approve OIS Interventionist, Annie Bauer’s request to reduce her contract to 50% for the 2019-2020 school year. Motion carried.

A Pete Kammerud/Rosanne Anderson motion was made to approve retirements. Edward Branum served 21 years at the Osceola School District as a custodian, most recently at OMS. The School Board thanked Ed for his time. Motion Carried.

A Brooke Kulzer/Rosanne Anderson motion was made to approve the payment of bills from General Fund with hand payables checks numbered 94539 through 94551 and computerized checks numbered 175232 through 175378 and HRA 1188-1190 noting check number 175358 will be voided and reissued for a total of $787,061.35. Motion Carried.

Mark Luebker reported on the Committee meeting; Director of Building & Grounds, Bob Schmidt discussed items from the Maintenance Walk Thru that was held on April 16 with an estimated budget of $190,000. Discussion on the April 11 inclement snow day; two options were reviewed. At the Celebrate Osceola event on May 9th Cathy Oscarson, 2nd Grade teacher at OES will be presented the Educator of the Year award. More discussion on District Planning and review of potential reduction items.

Election of School Board Officials was completed with nomination as followed. Craig Brunclik as President by Pete Kammerud with a second from Rosanne Anderson. Brooke Kulzer as Vice President

by Rosanne Anderson with a second from Brian Meyer with a Pete Kammerud/Rosanne Anderson motion to close nominations for Vice President. Pete Kammerud as Clerk by Brooke Kulzer with a second from Brian Meyer with a Rosanne Anderson/Brooke Kulzer motion to close nominations for Clerk. Rosanne Anderson as Treasurer by Pete Kammerud with a second from Brooke Kulzer with a Pete Kammerud/Brain Meyer motion to close nominations for Treasurer. All were in favor. The new Board titles/roles are as follows: Craig Brunclik, President; Brooke Kulzer, Vice President; Pete Kammerud, Clerk; Rosanne Anderson, Treasurer; Brian Meyer, Director.

2019-20 Teacher Compensation was tabled until May 8, 2019.

2019-20 Support Staff Compensation was tabled until May 8, 2019.

A Rosanne Anderson/Brooke Kulzer motion was made to approve inclement weather make up plan. April 11 snow day will not need to be made up by students, as they have met their hours of instruction requirements. This day will be forgiven for teachers and support staff. Motion Carried.

A Rosanne Anderson/Brian Meyer motion was made to eliminate 5th Grade Band and not replace OIS music position after the resignation of Jessica Cribbs. Motion Carried.

A Brooke Kulzer/Pete Kammerud motion was made to not replace OES Custodian position. Discussion on the concern of this reduction and compliments to our current custodians who do phenomenal job. Motion carried.

A Brooke Kulzer/Pete Kammerud a motion was made to rehire the K-5 Music Teacher. Discussion and a vote was taken to rehire K-5 Music vs. replacing this position with a K-5 Science Teacher. Brooke Kulzer-yes, Brian Meyer-yes, Rosanne Anderson-no, Pete Kammerud-yes, Craig Brunclik-no. Vote 3-2 to rehire K-5 Music Teacher. Motion Carried.

2019-2020 Budget Reductions were discussed.

A Rosanne/Brooke Kulzer motion was made to approve Spring 2019 Maintenance Projects that were listed as Priority 1& 2. Two items were tabled to May 8th; repairing bump in OIS parking lot and OHS pole vault pit installation. Motion Carried.

A Brooke Kulzer/Brain Meyer motion was made to approve Summer School Staffing and program offerings. Motion Carried.

A Rosanne Anderson/Pete Kammerud motion was made to approve donation from SF Insurance for the Bag of Books program. The Board would like to thank SF Insurance for this donation. Motion Carried.

Thank you from the School Board for Administrative Professionals Days.

The next scheduled Committee Meeting is Wednesday May 8, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. in the Boardroom.

The next scheduled regular Board Meeting is Wednesday, May 8 2019 at 6:30 p.m. in the Boardroom.

A Pete Kammerud/Brooke Kulzer motion was adjourn to Executive Session pursuant to WI Statute 19.85(1) (c) and (f) to consider the employment and compensation of any employee and for preliminary consideration of a specific matter which, if discussed in public, could have an adverse impact on the reputation of those involved.

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